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Alyssa Pecharka knew she had to play high school sports. But a serious knee injury made basketball, her first love, too much of a risk.

“I decided that with all the hard work I had to do to rehab the injury, it might be wise for me to find a sport less possible to reinjure it again,” she said.

So the West Geauga junior came up with an idea. She went to people in the school and the school board to see if a Wolverines girls varsity golf team could be a possibility.

“They liked the idea,” she said, after posting a 50-stroke score last week at Punderson Golf Course. “And we got some interest from these great teammates of mine. And it became a reality.”

The Wolverines started their season at 2-4 in the Chagrin Valley Conference after a 191-235 loss to CVC rival Hawken. It was a beautiful day against the Hawks, a CVC power with a 5-1 conference record (9-2 overall).

Pecharka’s teammates like Katie Pollack followed with a 55, and Jenna Bertolone carded a 65 with Ashley Armstrong, the 5-person team’s lone senior.

But the scores only tell part of the story.

Roger Sines, a teacher at Lindsay Elementary School, is in his first year leading the first-year varsity team. He had nothing but praise for his girls after the Hawken meet was over, and there was good reason for that.

“A great thing about these girls,” Sines said, “is that they don’t get down on themselves when they play. They are all about getting better as they go along, and playing is the only way to do that. Our goals as a team, after finishing 6th to 8th in the CVC meets, are to just to try to do better — or at least the same — as a team while lowering individual scores by 4-5 strokes.”

Olivia Conley was lost to a back injury, leaving the Wolverines with four players to complete their season.

But new Athletic Director Joe Leonette sees a very bright future for the program. “I’ll tell you what, (girls) come in my office and ask how to be a part of the team,” he said. The Wolverines home course is at Fowlers Mill.

For Armstrong, providing leadership in her last season is important.

“I’m just really having a great time spending time with this team,” she said as she came off the course at Punderson in the last foursome of the day. “Time spent with these girls has been a great time for me, and I want them to feel the same way.”

The future leader of the team, Bertolone, has seen the importance of having a team at West G now.

“Having had a chance to think about this whole experience now,” she said, “it really makes me feel good to be part of the first girls golf team at West Geauga. As a team, we want to do better, and for myself, I’m really having fun as I learn to play, and I want to keep getting better to be more competitive.”

Pollack didn’t have succinct goals when she went out for the team, but that is changing.

“Honestly, I just came out for the fun of playing,” the tall junior stated. “I like to compete, though, that’s what sports is all about, and as a team, I see us getting better all the time while becoming more competitive. This Hawken team has some good players, and that’s what we want to become as well.”

Sines is clear in what being the leader of the first girls golf team at West Geauga means.

“This is a big step for me to coach these girls and be a positive role model for them,” he said. “Golf is a tough game to learn, but if you are positive and keep working, the rewards can be huge. With regular play and improvements, some of these girls might get college scholarships or aid throught their efforts now.”

For Hawken, coach Debby Horowitz has her team off to a solid start this season as they head for tournament time.

Paced by a sweet day of consistency from It’sabella Joseph of Hawken, who toured the back nine with a solid 42 score, both teams had fun, but with Ryan Covitt and Doreothy Lowenstein each adding 49’s and Jane Wiertel capping the effort for Hawken with a 51 the winner never was seriously doubted.

Joseph is one of the top girls golfers in the area.

“For us, the key for our team,” Joseph said, “is to become more consistent individually while working better to help each other out to become a good team. We have a lot of fun playing, but competition is important , too.”

At the same time, having fun is important. The West Geauga girls know it and are doing just that. Dorothy Lowenstein of Hawken, following her round of 51, may have epitomized how important it really is.

“After a round of golf like we had today, a really nice but hot day, I just want to get out and go somewhere for a really good burger and fries dinner,” she said.

You could tell by her swing that she tried hard to make good shots, and she did. You’d think the girls might be a bit tired after a round of golf, but Pecharka and Lowenstein were anything but as they departed the golf course.

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Rotary Student of the Month

Emily King was chosen for her service and leadership qualities as the September Rotary Club Student of the Month. She has been on the honor roll all semesters and is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. Her AP classes include: AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP English Language, AP Calculus AB, AP Physics 1, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP English Literature, AP Calculus BC, AP Environmental Science and AP Statistics.

When Emily is not working hard in her classes, she is active in extracurricular activities. She is a member of the Speech and Debate team, where she has won several awards including the 2014 Glenoak Debate Tournament Public Forum champion, two-time OHSSL state qualifier in Public Forum and the 2015 OHSSL Public Forum quarter finalist.

She is also a football cheerleader, a member of the marching band and in Key Club. She also has excelled in various leadership positions in student council. This year, she is the executive president. Emily has been in Girl Scouts for 13 years.

Her future plans are to attend a four-year university and is undecided on a major. She was recognized at a recent Chagrin Valley Rotary Club meeting.

National Merit Semifinalists

Chagrin Falls High School is pleased to announce that six of its students have received recognition in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program as semifinalists. The students include Madlin Deignan, Eammon LaMonica, Madelyn P. Michaels, Conrad M. Mitchell, Katherine G. Rouru and Andrew Wood.

Approximately 16,000 students were notified this month that they have qualified as the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. To ensure that academically talented young people from all parts of the United States are included in this talent pool, semifinalists are designated on a state representational basis. They are the highest scoring entrants in each state. NMSC provides scholarship application materials to semifinalists through their high schools. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, semifinalists must advance to finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and all other requirements explained in the information provided to each semifinalist.

The Chester Township Board of Trustees held its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 1. The meeting was scheduled to accommodate the trustees’ travel schedules. Regular business included approval of 16 prior meeting minutes, which are available at www.chestertwp.org for viewing.

Trustees authorized $4,460 to replace siding on the police department garage. The police department will replace its 15-plus year-old sidearms, changing from .45 caliber to a new 9 mm type. Thanks to a special law enforcement plan negotiated by the chief, there will be no cost to exchange 20 guns for new – equivalent retail value at over $8,600. The board expects to spend about $4,000 in holsters.

Jeffery Pausch, the township’s part-time road department worker, is returning to school and as the trustees accept his resignation, they thank him for his fine work. Road Superintendent Rob Pealer presented the Chester Mowing Safety Plan, which included analysis of the elevations for all critical locations and recommendations of areas that should no longer be mowed due to steep slopes.

The nine roads that received chip-seal work have been completed. The majority of the township road crack sealing (9.3 miles) was completed using township staff while the Geauga County Road Department was used to cover an additional two and one-half miles and Pavement Tech, a private contractor, completed 17.8 miles. At the end of the season, trustees will evaluate what the final results to determine the benefits and costs of each option.

The Heath Road joint resurfacing project is almost complete. Until additional funding is developed via a new road levy, grant or public works award, this will mark the last road to be resurfaced in Chester Township.

In preparation for receipt of the two new cot-lift systems as part of an Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation grant, township trustees authorized $2,621 to Finley Fire Equipment for installation on the EMS squads based on the fire chief’s investigation work and recommendation. Trustees also approved the hiring and welcome part-time firefighter/EMT-P Adam Way to its team.

Ken Mantey, of the Chester Kiwanis, gave an update on the new Chester Township Recycling Park that is expected to be open sometime in October. Trustees discussed using this opportunity to expand the township internet locations to include the Chester Pump House for the purpose of monitoring water supply, as well as the Recycle Park.

Trustees signed and issued a proclamation to Deborah F. O’Connor, of the Geauga County Public Libraries, who was the recipient of the 2015 Chapman Award. They thank Deborah for her tireless efforts in support of the many reading actives that have benefited the community.

The board also went into executive session for the purpose of preparation for contract negotiations with the firefighters union.

On the evening of Sept. 3, trustees met in a special session to approve payroll transactions and sign withholding vouchers and checks.

The board would also like to wish Donna Bell Rael Hanford a belated happy birthday.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Ken Radtke, Bud Kinney,

Mike Petruziello, Craig Richter

Chester Township Officials

Junior Madison Bean, or Maddie as her teammates say, is her vollyeball team’s setter.

Here’s more about the player who goes by Tinybeans, due to her older sister Kaitlin, who graduated last year.

LISTENING: The music I listen to is mostly country. My favorite singer is Adam Levine.

WATCHING: “CSI” is my favorite show on TV because its suspenseful. I enjoyed the new movie called “The Longest Ride.”

SUPERPOWER: If I could have any superpower, it would be to fly because I could fly to different places and see the world.

BEDTIME: My average bedtime is 9:30 p.m. On the weekends, it is 11:30 p.m.

BREAKFAST: For breakfast, I usually have cereal. Before a game, I like to eat healthy so something like a banana, apple, etc.

STYLE: I don’t have one preferred style. I like to dress up, but also be comfortable.

GRADUATION: My plans after high school are to attend college, but not definite on career choice yet.

READING: I like to read articles on CNN for fun.

TRAVELING: I would like to visit France one day because I have always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower. I have traveled a lot throughout my J.O. career, but I would have to say Houston, Texas was my favorite.

ADMIRE: One athlete I admire is my sister, Kaitlin. She has always inspired and pushed me to be a better athlete and person everyday.

As emailed to Sports Editor Jamie Ward

On the first play of the game, Kenston quarterback Parker Gdula was sacked. Unfortunately for the Bombers, that was a preview of what was to come as Canfield shut down Kenston in a 25-7 victory Friday night at Kenston High School’s Bomber Stadium.

The Bombers ran 12 plays in the first quarter and had negative-8 yards of total offense.

Kenston didn’t get anything going until the second half and didn’t score until early in the fourth quarter when a banged-up James Thigpen scored on a 2-yard touchdown run. That pulled the Bombers within 19-7 with 11:46 left in the game, giving the home faithful some hope.

Thigpen didn’t start, but came into the game and led the Bombers in rushing with 12 attempts for 52 yards despite fighting through the effects of a nagging injury.

On the next possession, Charlie Randall intercepted Jake Cummings and it looked like the Bombers had some momentum along with the ball with 8:20 left in the game. However, between the tough Cardinals defense and the weather, the Bombers never got going and Canfield put the game away with a short touchdown run with just 3:08 left in the game.

Kenston coach Jeff Grubich said the Bombers have had to deal with significant injury issues in the early season.

“That’s been the story of our season,” Grubich said. “We have a young football team. We had a negative first play and that put us behind.

“We knew, going into the game, that was a good football team, a physical football team. We just didn’t play well. That’s not on the weather, that’s on us.”

The loss dropped Kenston to 2-1 while Canfield improved to 2-1.

“We have to start fast,” Grubich said. “We can’t start out with those negative plays. Seventy-five percent of the game we played good defense. But there are no excuses.”

A big, physical Cardinal defense spent much of the night in the Bomber backfield as Canfield sacked Gdula four times. Gdula finished just 8-of-22 passing for 48 yards. He added eight rushes for 38 yards.

Grubich was asked about the pass protection that broke down several times.

“We had some glitches there,” Grubich said.

Reserve quarterback Jimmy Burg briefly took over for Gdula after he left the game following a vicious hit that opened up a large cut under his chin. Burg was 1-for-3 passing for 9 yards.

The Bombers went backward on their first possession and set up a short field for the Cardinals, who took advantage with a 36-yard field goal by Ryan Teminsky. That was the beginning of a great night for Teminsky, who was 4-for-4 on field goal attempts.

“My hat’s off to him,” Grubich said. “He’s going to play in college.”

The Bombers went three-and-out on their next possession, and again Canfield had a short field. The Cardinals’ second drive ended with a 43-yard field goal by Teminsky.

After another punt, Canfield got the ball back and, this time, didn’t settle for a field goal as Cummings scored on a 12-yard touchdown run for a 13-0 lead with 9:10 left in the first half.

Cummings led a balanced Canfield ground game as he rushed 15 times for 99 yards. Jared Clark was next with 17 rushes for 73 yards as the Cardinals rushed for 233 yards.

Teminsky added a 28-yard field goal with 40 seconds left in the half as the Cardinals led, 16-0, at halftime.

At halftime, Kenston mustered just three first downs to 11 for Canfield. The Bombers had 55 yards of total offense, to 166 for the Cardinals.

The Cardinals got the ball to start the second half and were forced to punt, but a running-into-the-kicker penalty gave Canfield new life. The Cardinals made due and collected three more points on Teminsky’s 42-yard field goal for a 19-0 lead with 6:47 left in the third quarter.

The game was also marred by 21 penalties, 12 of which were called against the Cardinals.

Next, Kenston will take on Riverside (1-2) Friday at 7 p.m. at Kenston High School, marking Kenston’s first game in the new Western Reserve Conference. The Beavers have played three straight old Chagrin Valley Conference opponents as they lost Perry and West Geauga to open the season before beating rival Harvey, 38-7, last week.

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
15-DC-000451 – Rosa Elia Guerrero Munoz, Plaintiff vs. Juan Carlos Rios Curiel, Defendant
Juan Carlos Rios Curiel, whose last known address was 4375 Berkshire Drive, Apartment 207, Warren, OH 44234, but whose address other than as set forth is unknown and cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained, and upon whom service of summons cannot be had in the State of Ohio, will take notice that on May 27, 2015, Rosa Elia Guerrero Munoz, as Plaintiff, filed her Complaint for Divorce in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Chardon, Ohio 44024 Case Number 15-DC-000451, whereby Plaintiff, Rosa Elia Guerrero Munoz seeks an absolute divorce, designation as residential parent and legal custodian of the minor children, division of the marital property, and other equitable relief on the grounds that the Defendant has been guilty of gross neglect of duty, lived separate and apart without cohabitation in excess of one year, and willful absent from the marital residence in excess of one year.
Said above Defendant will further take notice that he is required to answer the Complaint on or before October 22, 2015.
ROSA ELIA GUERRERO MUNOZ
By Kimberly A. Baioni, Attorney for Plaintiff, Baioni Corral, LLP, 1497 East 361 Street, Suite 3, Eastlake, OH 44095. (440) 942-7015.
Aug20-27 Sep3-10-17-24, 2015

AMENDED NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND
FORECLOSURE SALE
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on September 25, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. Local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises, will be sold at public Auction to the highest bidders:
Situated in the Township of Chester, County of Geauga, and State of Ohio: And known as being Sublot No. 96 in County Line Estates Subdivision No. 3, as recorded in Volume 6, Page 199 of Geauga County Map Records, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Property Address: 7416 Greenfield Trail Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Permanent Parcel Number: 11-254400
The sale will be held on the 1st Floor Lobby of the Geauga County Court House, 100 Short Court St., Chardon, Ohio 44024.
The Secretary of Housing & Urban Development will bid its total indebtedness which is $215,572.00.
Kriss D. Felty, HUD Foreclosure Commissioner, 1500 West Third Street, Suite 400, Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 588-1500.
Sep3-10-17, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
In accordance with Chapter 5322 of the Ohio Revised Code a Public Auction will be held on the premises of West Geauga Self Storage, 10093 Kinsman Rd., (RT 87) Novelty, Ohio, 44072, (440) 564-5666 on October 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., to satisfy lease agreements as listed below:
Veronica Golden, 15839 Thomas St., Newbury, OH 44065, Lot #203, Contents: Bed, Furniture, T.V., Sport/EQ., Boxes, White table, Personal.
Jamie K. Taylor, 12860 Mayfield Rd., Lot #59, Chardon, OH 44024, Lot #218, Contents: Stove, Rocker, Car top, Luggage, Personal.
Lisa (Matthew) Kennedy, 3968 Verde Vista Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, Lot #217, Contents: T.V., Fan, Bed, Sweeper, personal.
William  Prots, P.O. Box 465, Newbury, OH 44065, Lot #310, Contents: Kitchen type chairs, Kitchen EQ., Large light fixture, Microwave, Stainless cooler, Metal shelf.
Larry Bennett, 203 Hazelwood, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, Lot #327, Contents: Tote, Push mower, Printer, Dehumidifier
Jeffery A Busser, 8991 Forest Lane, Chesterland, OH 44026, Lot #339, Contents: Furniture, Toys, Radio, Bags & misc.
Mark R. Balata, 14746 Zenith Dr., Newbury, OH 44065, Lot #435, Contents: Furniture, Bed, T.V.
Joe Plicka, 14859 Longview Dr., Newbury, OH 44065, Lot #442, Contents: Furniture, Bag, Baby Stuff, Sport stuff.
Scott Ward, 13031 Treadway Dr., Chardon OH 44024, Lot #448, Contents: Lawn Mower, Kids stuff, Toys, Furniture and misc.
Jamie  Cascone, 14699 Ashwood, Newbury, OH 44065, Lot #503, Contents: Buckets, scale, Shelving, Chair.
Mike Abbene, 33227 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, OH  44139, Lot #516, Contents: Exercise Stuff, Bags, Fishing pole, Washer, Dryer.
Sep10-17, 2015

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
CLEVELAND STAIR CORPORATION
Cleveland Stair Corporation, an Ohio Corporation (the “Corporation”) has dissolved. You must present to the Corporation any claim against the Corporation, including any claim by a creditor or any claim that is conditional, un-matured, or contingent upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of future events, pursuant to the following:
1. All claims shall be presented in writing and shall identify the claimant and contain sufficient information to reasonably inform the Corporation of the substance of the claim.
2. The mailing address to which the person must send the claim is: 12021 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
3. The deadline by which the Corporation must receive the claim is sixty (60) days after the date this notice is given (the “Deadline”).
4. The claim will be barred if the Corporation does not receive the claim by the Deadline.
The Corporation may make distributions to other creditors or claimants, including distributions to shareholders of the Corporation, without further notice to the claimant.
Sep10-17, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Public Auction will be held to settle delinquent storage accounts located at Troy Self Storage 13955 Main Market Rd., Troy Township, Burton, OH 44021. Phone 440-834-4611. On Saturday October 3, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. The goods will be sold by the unit. Troy Self Storage reserves the right to reject any & all bids. Payments may be made by cash or check ONLY. The names & last known addresses are listed.
Unit #9: Debbie Bonnett, 17760 Brittany Woods Dr., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023: Crib, Boxes of child things, Snow blower, Small Tv, Circular saw, Wood chest.
Unit #46: Marcia Papp, 153 Terrace Dr., Middlefield, OH 44062: Halloween decorations, Toys, Card tables, Tv trays, Boxes of kitchenware and household items.
Unit #91: Wyonda Chandler, 15457 Main Market Rd., Burton, OH 44021:Tables and chairs, Stove, Air conditioners, Fridge, Display case.
Sep17-24, 2015
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
September 17, 2015
Responsible Entity (RE): Philip King, Mayor
111 Water Street
Chardon, OH 44024
440-286-2600
These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority.
Request for Release of Funds
On or about October 4, 2015 the Mayor of the City of Chardon will authorize the Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority (GMHA) to submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds authorized under Title I of the United States Housing Act of 1937, to undertake projects of the FY2015 Capital Fund Program for the purpose of performing activities as described in the HUD-approved Capital Fund Five Year and Annual Plan for an estimated amount of $255,569.
Finding of No Significant Impact
The RE has determined that the projects will not have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at GMHA, 385 Center Street, Chardon, OH 44024. The records are available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Fridays. Please contact Neva Rodgers, Executive Director at 440-286-7413 Ext. 101 for further information.
Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the projects may submit written comments to GMHA. All comments received by October 4, 2014 will be considered by the Mayor prior to authorizing the submission of a request to release funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
Release of Funds
Philip King certifies to HUD that in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows Geauga MHA to use Capital Funding Program funds.
Objections to Release of Funds
HUD will accept an objection to its approval for a period of fifteen days only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the RE; or (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 (c) GMHA has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58before approval of a release of funds by HUD (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD PIH – Finance and Capital Mgmt Division, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 500,Cleveland, OH 44115. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Sep17, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE
Village of Burton
The Burton Village Historic District Architectural Board will be meeting on September 24, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and October 1, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Village Office located on the second floor of the Burton Library. The Board will discuss any matters that may properly come before the board.
Sep17, 2015

BID NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE
Electrical and Mechanical Renovations for Centerville Mills Dining Lodge,
for Bainbridge Township,
8558 Crackel Road,
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Sealed bids for the Electrical and Mechanical Renovations of Centerville Mills Dining Lodge will be received by Bainbridge Township Trustees, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 until September 25, 2015, 1:00 p.m. local time. Bids will be opened publicly immediately thereafter and read aloud. Late bids shall not be accepted and will be returned, unopened. Conditional or Qualified bids will not be accepted.
Statement of Probable Cost:
HVAC Work as described:                    $50,000.00 – $65,000.00
Electrical Work as described:                    $45,000.00 – $60,000.00
Contract Documents may be obtained starting Friday, September 4, 2015, from SE Blueprint, Inc., Cleveland Office: 2035 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44114 or Akron Office: 540 South Main St., Ste. 211, Akron, Ohio 44311 for their nonrefundable fee. Contract Documents may be examined during business hours at Bainbridge Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023; F.W. Dodge, 7055 Engle Rd., Cleveland Ohio, 44130; Builders Exchange East Central Ohio, 5080 Aultman Rd., Canton, OH 44720 (330) 452-8039. Individual drawing or specification sheets will not be dispersed.
Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio revised Code. Bid security (100% of the bid amount) furnished in Bond Form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said Surety.
Each proposal must be on bid forms supplied in the bid package and must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all interested therein.
The contract will be awarded to the “Lowest and Best Bidder”.
A Pre-bid meeting will be held at Centerville Mills Dining Lodge, 8558 Crackel Road, on September 11, 2015 at 2:00 P.M.
All bids will be good for 60 days from the time of the Bid receipt. Bainbridge Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received and to accept any bid which it deem most favorable.
By order of the Bainbridge Township Board of Trustees
Janice Sugarman, Fiscal Officer
Sep10-17, 2015

First run
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
General Code, Sec. 11661
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
Case No. 12-F-001094
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff vs. ANNA M. PEKARSKI, ET AL., Defendants
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court House, in the City of Chardon, in the above named County, on Thursday, the 15th day of October, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Thompson to wit:
Situated in the Township of Thompson, in the County of Geauga, and State of Ohio, to wit:
Parcel No. 1: known as part of Lot No. 42 in said Township, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot No. 42, said point also being the intersection point of the centerline of Sidley Road and Stocking Road; thence East along the North line of Lot No. 42, 1064.55 feet to the principal place of beginning which is also the Northwesterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to Rozalia Traska in Volume 208, Page 226 of Geauga County Records; thence South 1 degree East a distance of 300 feet to a point in the Westerly line of Trzakas’ land as aforesaid, thence West a distance of 400 feet, said line being at right angles to the aforementioned line, and parallel to the North line of Lot No. 42; thence East 400 feet along said lot line to the principal place of beginning and containing about 2,754 acres, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Parcel No. 2: and known as being a part of Lot No. 42 in said Township, bounded and described as follows: Beginning in the Northwesterly corner of a 2.754 acre parcel of land conveyed to Lawrence A. and Joanne C. Eland by deed recorded in Volume 389, Page 572 of Geauga County Records, being also in the Northerly line of Lot 42; thence Southerly along the Westerly line of land so conveyed to Lawrenec A. Eland, et al., a distance of 300 feet to his Southwesterly corner; thence Westerly along an extension Westerly of the Southerly line of land so conveyed to Lawrence A. Eland, a distance of 105.34 feet to the Southeasterly corner of a 3.5 acre parcel conveyed to Aloysias and Julia P. Eland by deed recorded in Volume 417, Page 255 of Geauga County Records; thence Northerly along the Easterly line of land so conveyed to Aloysias T. Eland, et al., a distance of 300 feet to his Northeasterly corner; thence Easterly along the North line of said Lot 42, a distance of 107.55 feet and to the place of beginning, containing 0.733 acres of land, as described from a survey by Crabbs Surveying Service, dated March 1955, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Parcel No. 3: and known as being a part of Lot 42 in said Township and is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Sidley Road with the center line of Stocking Road, said point being the South line of Madison Township; thence along the South line of Madison Township, East a distance of 550.00 feet, and the principal place of beginning; thence by a line which bears south 1 degree East, a distance of 300 feet; thence by a line which bears N. 85 degrees 19’ 50” West a distance of 100.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N. 1 degree West 291.83 feet to a point, said point being the South line of Madison Township; thence East 100.02 feet to the place of beginning and containing about 0.68 acres of land, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Said Premises Located at: 17599 STOCKING ROAD, THOMPSON TOWNSHIP, OH
Permanent Parcel Number: 30-007345, 30-007346, 30-007347
Said Premises appraised at ($75,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($50,000.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.
TERMS OF SALE: “Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.”
DANIEL C. McCLELLAND,
Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio
Matthew Murtland, attorney
Sep17-24Oct1, 2015

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
General Code, Sec. 11661
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
Case No. 14-F-000329
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss:
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff vs. KENNETH A. TAPHOUS, ET AL., Defendants
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court House, in the City of Chardon, in the above named County, on Thursday, the 15th day of October, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Village of Aquilla to wit:
Situated in the Township of Claridon, n.k.a. Aquilla Village, County of Geauga and State of Ohio: and described as follows: to wit: And known as being Sublot No. 243, in the Tuxedo Land Company’s Lake Aquilla Subdivision No. 1 of part of Original Lot No.’s 7, 8, 9, 10 Holmes Tract as shown by the plats recorded in Volume 1, Pages 50 and 51 Geauga County Records of Plats and Surveys.
ALSO ANOTHER PARCEL
Situated in the Township of Claridon, n.k.a. Aquilla Village, County of Geauga and State of Ohio: And known as being Sublot No. 243-A of the addition to the Tuxedo Land Company’s Lake Aquilla Subdivision No. 1, of part of Original Lot Nos. 8 and 9, Holmes Tract of Claridon Township, as shown by the recorded plat in Volume 4, Page 23 of Geauga County Records, of Plats and Surveys, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Property Address: 147 Turner Drive, Chardon, OH 44024
Prior Deed Reference: Book 1941, Page 774
Said Premises Located at: 147 TURNER DRIVE, VILLAGE OF AQUILLA, OH
Permanent Parcel Number: 14-023900, 14-024000
Said Premises appraised at ($50,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($33,334.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.
TERMS OF SALE: “Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.”
DANIEL C. McCLELLAND,
Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio
Carson A. Rothfuss, attorney
Sep17-24Oct1, 2015

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
General Code, Sec. 11661
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
Case No. 14-F-000432
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss:
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff vs. ANDREW J. WEST, ET AL., Defendants
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court House, in the City of Chardon, in the above named County, on Thursday, the 15th day of October, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Troy to wit:
Situated in the Township of Troy, County of Geauga and State of Ohio:
Parcel One: Being part of Section No. 14 within said Township and described as follows: Beginning in the center line of Tilden Road at a point which is N. 86° 40’ W. along said center road line 1159.82 feet from an iron pin at its intersection with the center line of Claridon-Troy Road; thence S. 03° 51’ W. through an iron pipe 25.0 feet from said place of beginning, a total distance of 504.55 feet to an iron pipe in the northerly line of lands conveyed to Max and Vivienne Gilliland by deed recorded in Volume 229, Page 133, of Geauga County Records of Deeds; thence N. 86° 40’ W. along said northerly line 86.34 feet to an iron pipe; thence N. 03° 51’ E. 504.55 feet to the center line of Tilden Road and through an iron pipe 25.0 feet therefrom; thence S. 86° 40’ E. along said road center line 86.34 feet to the place of beginning, containing 1.0 acres.
Parcel Two: Being part of Section No. 14 within the said Township, and described as follows: Beginning in the center line of Tilden Road at a point which is N. 86° 40’ W. along said center line 1246.16 feet from an iron pin at its intersection with the center line of Claridon-Troy Road; thence S. 03° 51’ W. through an iron pipe 25.0 feet from said place of beginning, a total distance of 504.55 feet to an iron pipe in the northerly line of lands conveyed to Max and Vivienne Gilliland by deed recorded in Volume 229, Page 133, of Geauga County Records of Deeds; thence N. 86° 40’ W. along said northerly line 86.34 feet to an iron pipe; thence N. 03° 51’ E. 504.55 feet to the center line of Tilden Road, and through an iron pipe 25.0 feet therefrom; thence S. 86° 40’ E. along said road center line 86.34 feet to the place of beginning, containing 1.0 acres.
Property Address: 18091 Tilden Road, Hiram, OH 44234
Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1085, Page 515
Said Premises Located at: 18091 TILDEN ROAD, TROY TOWNSHIP, OH
Permanent Parcel Number: 32-070200, 32-074211
Said Premises appraised at ($50,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($33,334.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.
TERMS OF SALE: “Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.”
DANIEL C. McCLELLAND,
Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio
Bethany L. Suttinger, attorney
Sep17-24Oct1, 2015

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
General Code, Sec. 11661
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
Case No. 14-F-000860
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-5, Plaintiff vs. LISA M. BOLTON, ET AL., Defendants
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court House, in the City of Chardon, in the above named County, on Thursday, the 15th day of October, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Village of South Russell to wit:
Situated in the Village of South Russell, County of Geauga and State of Ohio:
And known as being Sublot No. 102 in Bellwood Acres Subdivision No. 2 as shown by the recorded plat in Volume 6, Page 221 of Geauga County Records, and being together forming a parcel of land 125 feet front on the Easterly side of Lakeview Lane, and extending back of equal width 367.50 feet, as appears by said plat, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Property Address: 149 Lakeview Lane, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Deed Reference Number: dated August 8, 2003, filed August 18, 2003, recorded as Official Records Volume 1671, Page 1, Geauga County, Ohio Records.
Said Premises Located at: 149 LAKEVIEW LANE, VILLAGE OF SOUTH RUSSELL, OH
Permanent Parcel Number: 29-047700
Said Premises appraised at ($100,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($66,667.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.
TERMS OF SALE: “Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.”
DANIEL C. McCLELLAND,
Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio
David B. Bokor, attorney
Sep17-24Oct1, 2015

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
General Code, Sec. 11661
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
Case No. 14-F-000950
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss:
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff vs. HYON SUK JOHNSON, ET AL., Defendants
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court House, in the City of Chardon, in the above named County, on Thursday, the 15th day of October, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the City of Chardon to wit:
Situated in the Village of Chardon nka City of Chardon, in the County of Geauga, and State of Ohio, to-wit:
And known as being a part of Chardon Village nka City of Chardon Lots Nos. 43 and 44 and bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pin stake set in the easterly line of Ferris Ave. fifty feet wide at the southwest carrier of Sublot No. 8 in the C.F. Ferris Allotment; thence South 89 deg. 14’ east along the southerly line of Sublot No. 8 in the Ferris Allotment a distance of 174.40 feet to an iron pin stake set in the northwesterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to C.G. and Avry Repp and recorded in Volume 189 Page 336 of Geauga County Deed Records; thence South 0 deg. 46’ 00” East along the westerly line of land conveyed to Repp as aforesaid a distance of 66.00 feet to an iron pin stake set in the northeasterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to C. & N. Rhodes and recorded in Volume 233, Page 261 of Geauga County Deed Records; thence North 89 deg. 14’ west and along the northerly line of land conveyed to Rhodes as aforesaid a distance of 173.52 feet to the easterly line of Ferris Ave.; thence due North and along the easterly line of Ferris Ave. a distance of 66.00 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.264 acre of land according to the survey of Frank N. Riley, Registered surveyor, made in March, 1954.
Property Address: 123 Ferris Avenue, Chardon, OH 44024
Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1468 Page 76
Said Premises Located at: 123 FERRIS AVENUE, CITY OF CHARDON, OH
Permanent Parcel Number: 10-108000
Said Premises appraised at ($90,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($60,000.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.
TERMS OF SALE: “Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.”
DANIEL C. McCLELLAND,
Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio
Bethany L. Suttinger, attorney
Sep17-24Oct1, 2015

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
General Code, Sec. 11661
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
Case No. 15-F-000115
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss:
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff vs. VINCENT J. REYNOLDS, ET AL., Defendants
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court House, in the City of Chardon, in the above named County, on Thursday, the 15th day of October, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Claridon to wit:
Situated in the Township of Claridon, County of Geauga, and State of Ohio: And known as being part of Lot No. 2, Section No. 4 in said Township and bounded and described as follows:
Beginning in the center of the Town Line Road (Kile Road) at the Northeast corner of said Lot No. 2;
Thence South along the centerline of the Town Line Road (Kile Road) 1590 feet to the principal place of beginning;
Thence West parallel with Northerly lot line of aforesaid Lot No. 2, 581 feet to a point;
Thence South parallel with the centerline of the Town Line Road (Kile Road) 169.56 feet to a point;
Thence East parallel with the aforesaid Northerly Lot Line 581 feet to a point;
Thence North along the centerline of the Town Line Road (Kile Road) 169.56 feet to the place of beginning, containing 2.26 acres, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Property Address: 11834 Kile Road, Chardon, OH 44024
Deed Reference Number: dated January 5, 2013, filed January 7, 2013, recorded as Official Records Volume 1941, Page 88, Geauga County, Ohio Records
Said Premises Located at: 11834 KILE ROAD, CLARIDON TOWNSHIP, OH
Permanent Parcel Number: 12-062100
Said Premises appraised at ($90,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($60,000.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.
TERMS OF SALE: “Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.”
DANIEL C. McCLELLAND,
Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio
David B. Bokor, attorney
Sep17-24Oct1, 2015

An Alzheimer’s disease care facility is getting an $8 million upgrade.

Housed on the Heather Hill extended care health and nursing campus, the Corrine Dolan Alzheimer’s Center will undergo renovations next year, which may include converting the facility into a hospice center for terminally ill patients, said Heather Hill Executive Director Jim Homa.

The upgraded building’s use, however, will not be determined until the remodeling work is nearly done, he added.

Alzheimer’s patients have been moved into either two 14-bed dementia apartment units in the Liberty — a Heather Hill assisted living facility — or a 30-room skilled nursing section in what is referred to as the main building on the Heather Hill campus, located at 12340 Bass Lake Road.

The Liberty has retained 42 assisted living apartments that are separate from the Alzheimer’s care units, Homa said.

“The Dolan building is a nice building, it’s just a little outdated,” he said. ‘We’ve done some renovations since we’ve been here in 2011, but what we have to finish, we can’t (complete) while its occupied.”

Homa added, “It’s a beautiful building. It has so many good aspects that we would never in a million years tear it down, although it needs to be reconfigured for other uses.”

About $4 million in renovations have been made in the last several months to upgrade facilities at the Heather Hill campus, including additional buildings for Alzheimer’s patients, Homa said.

“Now, we actually have more Alzheimer’s and dementia services available than have been here since 2007,” he said.

There were only 26-private pay Alzheimer’s patient beds when Provider Services purchased Heather Hill from University Hospitals of Cleveland in 2011.

There are now 58 beds, including the beds in the Liberty and the skilled nursing beds in private rooms within the main building, Homa said.

As part of the renovations, the skilled nursing units “look very similar” to those in the Corrine Dolan building, but are more modern, he said.

“We’re pretty proud of what has been done,” Homa said.

Part of the renovations also have included fire and safety improvements to several Heather Hills buildings.

“For our use, it wasn’t enough to make things come into compliance. We have higher standards,” he added.

Homa claimed most families were happy with the transfer of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease to the Liberty and the main building, although others were not.

Among them is Claridon Township Trustee Ed Ward, who took his wife out of the Corrine Dolan Alzheimer’s Center several weeks ago because of poor management.

“The care there is excellent because of the girls there — the aides and nurses there,” Ward said. “But as far as the management, it is poor, the billing is screwed up and they never give you any information about what’s happening to the (Dolan) building.”

Homa said Heather Hill officials have “tried to be as accommodating as we could, but I’ve had people who have been unhappy since University Hospitals was here. There have been rumors we are tearing it (the Dolan building) down, but we are not.”

With the upgrade of Alzheimer’s disease facilities, Provider Services sees a growing need for hospice care facilities in the county, Homa said.

The upgrade of the Dolan building is the next phase in renovations for the campus, which will begin early in 2013 and may take as long as a full year to complete, Homa said.

The work will include an upgrade of bathrooms, which he said are “antiquated,” and the possible elimination of some rooms — a move that may be necessary in order to increase room space and improve overall facilities in the Dolan building.

The outside architectural design of the building will be retained as will outside gardens, “which we put a ton of money into because it wasn’t being kept up when we took it over,” Homa said.

But Ward contended the Dolan building’s rooms already are larger than other nursing facilities he looked at.

“It is a nice building,” he said. “They’re just wanting to make more money than they already are making. That’s my contention.”

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Alyssa Pecharka knew she had to play high school sports. But a serious knee injury made basketball, her first love, too much of a risk.

“I decided that with all the hard work I had to do to rehab the injury, it might be wise for me to find a sport less possible to reinjure it again,” she said.

So the West Geauga junior came up with an idea. She went to people in the school and the school board to see if a Wolverines girls varsity golf team could be a possibility.

“They liked the idea,” she said, after posting a 50-stroke score last week at Punderson Golf Course. “And we got some interest from these great teammates of mine. And it became a reality.”

The Wolverines started their season at 2-4 in the Chagrin Valley Conference after a 191-235 loss to CVC rival Hawken. It was a beautiful day against the Hawks, a CVC power with a 5-1 conference record (9-2 overall).

Pecharka’s teammates like Katie Pollack followed with a 55, and Jenna Bertolone carded a 65 with Ashley Armstrong, the 5-person team’s lone senior.

But the scores only tell part of the story.

Roger Sines, a teacher at Lindsay Elementary School, is in his first year leading the first-year varsity team. He had nothing but praise for his girls after the Hawken meet was over, and there was good reason for that.

“A great thing about these girls,” Sines said, “is that they don’t get down on themselves when they play. They are all about getting better as they go along, and playing is the only way to do that. Our goals as a team, after finishing 6th to 8th in the CVC meets, are to just to try to do better — or at least the same — as a team while lowering individual scores by 4-5 strokes.”

Olivia Conley was lost to a back injury, leaving the Wolverines with four players to complete their season.

But new Athletic Director Joe Leonette sees a very bright future for the program. “I’ll tell you what, (girls) come in my office and ask how to be a part of the team,” he said. The Wolverines home course is at Fowlers Mill.

For Armstrong, providing leadership in her last season is important.

“I’m just really having a great time spending time with this team,” she said as she came off the course at Punderson in the last foursome of the day. “Time spent with these girls has been a great time for me, and I want them to feel the same way.”

The future leader of the team, Bertolone, has seen the importance of having a team at West G now.

“Having had a chance to think about this whole experience now,” she said, “it really makes me feel good to be part of the first girls golf team at West Geauga. As a team, we want to do better, and for myself, I’m really having fun as I learn to play, and I want to keep getting better to be more competitive.”

Pollack didn’t have succinct goals when she went out for the team, but that is changing.

“Honestly, I just came out for the fun of playing,” the tall junior stated. “I like to compete, though, that’s what sports is all about, and as a team, I see us getting better all the time while becoming more competitive. This Hawken team has some good players, and that’s what we want to become as well.”

Sines is clear in what being the leader of the first girls golf team at West Geauga means.

“This is a big step for me to coach these girls and be a positive role model for them,” he said. “Golf is a tough game to learn, but if you are positive and keep working, the rewards can be huge. With regular play and improvements, some of these girls might get college scholarships or aid throught their efforts now.”

For Hawken, coach Debby Horowitz has her team off to a solid start this season as they head for tournament time.

Paced by a sweet day of consistency from It’sabella Joseph of Hawken, who toured the back nine with a solid 42 score, both teams had fun, but with Ryan Covitt and Doreothy Lowenstein each adding 49’s and Jane Wiertel capping the effort for Hawken with a 51 the winner never was seriously doubted.

Joseph is one of the top girls golfers in the area.

“For us, the key for our team,” Joseph said, “is to become more consistent individually while working better to help each other out to become a good team. We have a lot of fun playing, but competition is important , too.”

At the same time, having fun is important. The West Geauga girls know it and are doing just that. Dorothy Lowenstein of Hawken, following her round of 51, may have epitomized how important it really is.

“After a round of golf like we had today, a really nice but hot day, I just want to get out and go somewhere for a really good burger and fries dinner,” she said.

You could tell by her swing that she tried hard to make good shots, and she did. You’d think the girls might be a bit tired after a round of golf, but Pecharka and Lowenstein were anything but as they departed the golf course.

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Apple crisp is my go-to quick fall dessert that is not only easy, it is also delicious. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on a piece of warm apple crisp is a wonderful way to celebrate apples in a dessert.

This crisp is especially good with the addition of caramel.

Email me at brencook4u@gmail.com and let me know how you liked it.

CARAMEL APPLE CRISP

Ingredients:

1/2 cup caramel topping

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

6 large baking apples, (about 6 cups) peeled and sliced

2/3 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

2/3 cup quick cooking oats

Caramel for drizzling

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In large bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup caramel topping and cinnamon until blended. Add apples; toss until evenly coated. Spread apple mixture into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. In the same bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two table knives until crumb texture. Crumble mixture over apples.

4. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is crisp and golden brown.

5. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Plate a portion of apple crisp and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with caramel topping. Enjoy.

Pathways to STEM

Congratulations NDES student Alexa Mills for attending the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM.

Alexa was nom-inated by NDES to participate in the Envision Program, which is a leading experiential edu-cation organization dedicated to en-abling students of all ages to explore their interests and gain learning experiences beyond the classroom.

All in for Christ

On Sept. 10, NDES celebrated the beginning of the new school year with a Welcome Back Mass, presided by Fr. Weber. During Mass, new students and faculty were introduced.

NDES is growing and flourishing, but maintains small class sizes offering more resources to each student. The school’s faith based curriculum enables each student to live out the daily teachings of Jesus Christ and to be Christ for one another.

Help for Mental Illness

Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

Geauga County National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support, education and advocacy for those affected by mental illness. A peer and family support group meeting will be held at at the Middlefield Public Library, 16167 East High St.

For more information, call 440-286-6264 or visit www.namigeauga.org.

LGRC Alumni Pancake Breakfast

Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Alumni Association is hosting its second annual pancake breakfast for all former clients, their families and the public at the First Church Congregational UCC located at 22 Liberty St. in Painesville.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under. No registration is necessary.

For more information, call Gail Keegan, 440-205-2671.

Orthopaedics Day

Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center’s annual Orthopaedics Day will take place at Marriott Cleveland East, 26300 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights. Complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Space is limited and reservations are required by Oct. 2. To register, call 440-285-7757.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more info, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Oct. 1, Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, 1-7 p.m.

Oct. 8, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, 1-7 p.m.

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The host Geneva Eagles drew first blood last Friday night in their Chagrin Valley Conference tilt with the West Geauga Wolverines on a big play with a huge gift going the Eagles’ way.

Coincidence or not, the Wolverines took advantage of several breaks shortly thereafter to tally five straight touchdowns, taking a 41-13 CVC win at the Spire Institute.

With 5:32 left in the opening quarter of a scoreless ballgame, Geneva quarterback Brent Bell fired a pass down the left sideline. The ball was tipped right into the hands of wideout Jack Frye, who completed a 74-yard pass play to give Geneva an early 6-0 lead.

The Wolverines got the message that they were in a battle, and in stepping up the action shortly thereafter, took advantage of a speed and manpower edge they had not given serious enough thought to, but that score did the job.

With quarterback Cameron Searight having a hand in five of the team’s six scores for the night, West Geauga (3-1) took advantage of two straight possessions, starting inside the Geneva 20 yard line late in the first period for touchdowns, and never looked back. However, the Eagles (1-3), under first year coach Chip Sorber, never let up.

“We were seeing some things well in the first part of the game, but missing some as well,” Searight said. The 6-foot junior showed a net rushing yardage for the game of zero yards in 10 carries, but a couple of those included minus yardage earned via bad snaps or sacks by a tough but dinged-up band of Eagles.

Searight tallied from the two yard line for the tying score after Frye’s score to complete a 56 yard drive begun by a 26-yard return by Carmen Engoglia.

Robert Cline then recovered an Eagle fumble at the Geneva 17 yard line on the next possession, and Searight found Zach Suba for a 20-yard score shortly thereafter.

West Geauga took over on the Eagle 21 early in the second period after a bad snap in punt formation went awry, and Searight tallied from the one for a 21-6 halftime edge.

“Geneva gave us some problems early,” Searight said. “Our O line finally kicked it in in the second period and we were able to get ready to take it to them in the second half.”

Searight ended the night with nine completions in 15 attempts for 199 total yards and three scores.

He found Engoglia alone in the right flat for a 59-yard score in the third period, Suba again for a 55-yarder early in the fourth period, and Engoglia capped the night’s point production with an 86-yard kickoff return with 10:10 left in the game after Geneva’s Kody Brown had gone 61 yards for the second Geneva score of the night.

“I think in the first half we just didn’t play very well,” Engoglia said. “We’re capable of scoring any time we touch the ball, and the way things went early in the game is not how we like to play.”

West Geauga coach Lou Cirino acknowledged some adjustments his team made to get the ship righted after Frye’s early tally.

“We did make a few minor changes for the second half,” he said. “We did some things up front defensively that shut Geneva down, and I think our depth got to be a big advantage for us in the second half as well. We used our overall edge in speed to get to the ball better, and our line got the job done on both sides. One thing you can’t do in a game is beat yourselves with mistakes, and we had a couple early in the game that Geneva took advantage of.”

Joe Daddario had a big game running the ball for the Wolverines as well. He gained 111 yards in 14 carries, effectively giving his team solid control of the ball to make sure the Eagles didn’t get many more chances for big plays.

“We knew we had to pick it up after the way the game started for us,” the 5-9 junior tailback said. “We need to start faster in every game and then try to establish our running game more to control the clock better.”

“You have to credit Geneva for playing hard all the way,” Cirino said. “We knew we had an advantage in depth. We don’t have many kids playing both ways now, which is nice to have happen. One thing you can’t do is beat yourself, and our kids had a good game in that respect. Defensively, they played well, but Geneva did also. We got some breaks, took advantage of them for quick scores, and did what we had to do.”

Geneva coach Chip Sorber wasn’t happy about the outcome, but knew how it all came down.

“It’s tough to go against a team like West Geauga when you’re missing 13 kids,” he said. With several of his larger players on the sidelines for one reason or another, his team was depleted.

The stats were fairly close. Daddario’s big game carried the 123 yards on the ground for the Wolverines, and Kody Brown’s long run led him to a team-high 163 yards for the game. WG won the first down battle, 14-11, but Searight’s big game throwing overcame the lone Eagle completion, the 74-yarder to Frye.

The only sour note for either team came in the penalty area, as 16 were assessed and several others were declined, causing lengthy delays and down time in the contest.

Suba caught a trio of passes for 89 yards and two scores, and Engoglia, while only having two catches for 69 yards, did some carving on special teams with his kickoff returns.

The Eagles were hurting and hurt themselves too many times, and the Wolverines had an overall edge that they used for good measure, something they will need to do all season in the tough CVC.

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Quality Profile Published

On Sept. 14, school districts throughout Ohio released a comprehensive, community-oriented companion to the state’s School District Report Card. Called a “Quality Profile,” the report includes additional accountability measures that better define a high quality education and are not included in the state’s report card. Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools has placed its Quality Profile report on its website homepage.

The Quality Profile helps to evaluate the effectiveness of a school district beyond standardized testing measures. The content of Chagrin Falls School’s Quality Profile is based on commitment to improvement, academics, digital learning, arts/music, fiscal stewardship, student leadership and activities, parent and community involvement, and awards and accolades.

“Public schools should be a reflection of the values and expectations of the local community,” said Superintendent Robert Hunt. “The profile allows us to annually engage the community in a conversation about how we define quality at Chagrin Falls. This profile should include the information our community wants to know about their schools.”

Over the last several years, participating districts have been surveying residents to determine factors they value in their child’s education that are not measured on the state report card. The result is an expanded report that describes in detail the programs and values of their school system. The district’s Strategic Plan Advisory Council provided input into both the information and the new look that has been included in this year’s Quality Profile.

The Quality Profile is supported by the Alliance for High Quality Education, an education consortium that works to improve educational opportunities for students and to speak for member districts on matters of educational policy and funding.

Patriot Day Celebration

On Sept. 11, students and staff of Gurney Elementary in Chagrin Falls remembered the tragic events of Sept. 11 by wearing red, white and blue.

“It was an impressive sea of our flag all day long,” said teacher Lisa Dugach. “For the entire week, we focused on learning the Pledge of Allegiance in kindergarten and understanding what words like allegiance, pledge, liberty, and justice actually mean. As a class, we connected to our school’s recognition of first responders and being a patriot (brave, courage, strong, helping, caring, kind). We then talked a lot about what we can do to be a patriot for our country and connected this to Gurney’s Tiger Pride. If we are polite and helpful, if we don’t quit and encourage others, we can keep the USA a great place to live and somewhere we are proud to reside — even if we are 5 or 6 years old and live in Chagrin Falls!”

Marching Bands Come Together

At the Chagrin Falls varsity football game against Woodrige High School on Sept. 11, both marching bands performed a combined show in honor and memory of the Sept. 11 attacks.

“The bands rehearsed only one hour before game time,” said Kathy Shoenfelt, director of Chagrin Falls Schools’ band. “The songs recognized the men and the women who serve and have served in the Army, the Air Force, the Marines and the Navy.”

They also recognized first responders and played “America the Beautiful,” “My Country Tis of Thee” and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” They concluded with a rousing arrangement of the “Stars and Stripes Forever” by American composer John Phillip Sousa and the Woodridge eighth-grade band also joined on the field. During this selection, the combined forces of the Woodridge dance squad, cheerleaders and the Chagrin Cheer squad unfurled a giant flag in the middle of the field. The band members from both schools wore jeans, tennis shoes and a commemorative shirt for Sept. 11.

“This has been in the works since summer and has taken many hours of plan time,” said Shoenfelt. “The director of the Woodridge band and I have worked together on the music selection and the drill concept as well as the shirt design. It should be a performance that both the students and communities will remember forever.”

Google Earth Scavenger Hunt

Gurney Elementary third-graders, under the guidance of Gurney’s information literacy teacher Kelly Shanaberger, are currently using Google Earth to complete a scavenger hunt. Using their copy and paste skills, the students are plugging in coordinates from one to eight and finding many unique and interesting places on Earth. Students are also incorporating “selfies” into their learning as part of the district’s technology department’s 21st Century Skills Challenge.

CFHS AP Statistics

Chagrin Falls High School’s statistics teacher Emily Bertagnolli is having her AP statistics class completing a lesson on data transformation. To find out what happens if students add, subtract, multiply or divide constants to a data set, Bertagnolli decided to make a human dot plot to investigate the changes that could occur to the mean, median, standard deviation and IQR. They also calculated percentiles using the human dot plot.

“This lesson gave the students a better idea of where they stand and what it means in relation to their classmates,” said Bertagnolli.

Caption: Students in Chagrin Falls High School’s statistics class make a human dot plot to explain their lesson on data transformation.